Bakusho Mondai's Hikari Ota, also a Podcast Grand Prize-winning MC, in a Special Dialogue with Jane Su: Radiko's 15th Anniversary Podcast Series, 3rd Installment Released
This article announces the release of the third installment of "Hikari Ota and 15 Speakers," an original podcast series by radiko commemorating its 15th anniversary. The episode features a special dialogue between Hikari Ota and Jane Su, a prominent radio personality, discussing topics ranging from how Su built trust with listeners to their personal reflections on their fathers. This exclusive content is available on the radiko app and PC site.
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radiko Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Takuo Ikeda, Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo), which provides "radiko," a free service that allows users to listen to radio and podcasts on smartphones and computers, has started distributing the third installment of its original podcast program "Hikari Ota and 15 Speakers" to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its service. This program is a special project where Hikari Ota of Bakusho Mondai, who is also radiko's 15th Anniversary PR Ambassador, welcomes popular personalities representing various radio stations as guests to discuss "radio." In the first installment, Takashi Okamura of Ninety-nine, who hosts Nippon Broadcasting System's "Ninety-nine All Night Nippon," appeared. In the second installment, Chris Peppler, who has served as a navigator for over 30 years since J-WAVE's opening, appeared and engaged in a wide range of topics.
The guest for the third installment is Jane Su, the main personality of TBS Radio's daytime flagship program "Jane Su Seikatsu wa Odoru" and "Jane Su and Mika Horii's 'OVER THE SUN'," which won the Grand Prize at this year's JAPAN PODCAST AWARDS. Despite having hosted many popular programs on TBS Radio, a special dialogue with Ota, with whom she had surprisingly never had a chance to talk deeply, was realized.
Through consultations from listeners received on programs such as "Seikatsu wa Odoru," they discussed how Jane Su has built trust. Furthermore, prompted by the book "What Happened to My Father Before Caregiving" that Jane Su authored last year, they also talked about their feelings towards each other's fathers, covering topics from lighthearted to profound.
"radiko 15th Anniversary Hikari Ota and 15 Speakers" is exclusively distributed on the radiko app and radiko PC website. It is developed as original content that can only be heard on radiko.
Program Information -------------------------------------------------------------------
"radiko 15th Anniversary Hikari Ota and 15 Speakers"
A special program where Hikari Ota, radiko's 15th Anniversary PR Ambassador, welcomes popular personalities representing various radio stations as guests to discuss "radio." Exclusively distributed on radiko podcast.
[Program URL] https://radiko.jp/podcast/channels/a8de9e8c-7b2d-40d8-91a9-776aa7f1aec0
[radiko 15th Anniversary Special Site] https://15th.radiko.jp/program/
Hikari Ota's Radio Programs ---------------------------------------------------
"Kayo JUNK Bakusho Mondai Carboy"
Started broadcasting in April 1997 as "Kayo UP'S Bakusho Mondai Cowboy" (renamed "Kayo UP'S Bakusho Mondai Carboy" in May of the same year).
In April 2002, with the start of "JUNK," the program name became "Kayo JUNK Bakusho Mondai Carboy" and has been broadcasting ever since. This year marks its 30th year on air.
[Broadcast Date/Station] Every Tuesday from 25:00 to 27:00 / TBS Radio
[Program HP] https://www.tbsradio.jp/junk/
[radiko Program Page] https://radiko.jp/r_seasons/1015
"Bakusho Mondai no Nichiyo Sunday"
Started broadcasting in April 2008. It is a popular staple program on TBS Radio on Sunday afternoons and is currently broadcast every Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00.
[Broadcast Date/Station] Every Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00 / TBS Radio
[Program HP] https://www.tbsradio.jp/nichiyou/
[radiko Program Page] https://radiko.jp/r_seasons/10002404
Jane Su's Radio Programs -------------------------------------------
"Jane Su Seikatsu wa Odoru"
A live wide program that started in 2016 and brightens up TBS Radio's daytime. Columnist Jane Su disseminates lifestyle information and life wisdom with nice music.
[Broadcast Date/Station] Every Monday-Thursday from 11:00 to 14:00 / TBS Radio
[Program HP] https://www.tbsradio.jp/so/
[radiko Program Page] https://radiko.jp/r_seasons/10002268
"Jane Su and Mika Horii's 'OVER THE SUN'"
Featuring Jane Su and Mika Horii. A podcast program aiming "beyond the sun" while conversing with listeners.
[Distribution Date] Scheduled to be distributed every Friday around 17:00
[Production] TBS Radio
[Program HP] https://overthesun.jp/
"Tonari no Zatsudan"
A podcast program where Naoko Sakurabayashi and Jane Su have casual conversations for about 15 minutes, sometimes about nothing in particular, sometimes making you nod in agreement, and sometimes making you think deeply, without setting a theme each time.
[Distribution Date] Scheduled to be distributed every Tuesday around 20:00
[Production] TBS Radio
[Program HP] https://www.tbsradio.jp/kikimimi/
[radiko Program Page] https://radiko.jp/podcast/channels/1c931755-4d85-46f3-814c-7c13d771cf3c
The guest for the third installment is Jane Su, the main personality of TBS Radio's daytime flagship program "Jane Su Seikatsu wa Odoru" and "Jane Su and Mika Horii's 'OVER THE SUN'," which won the Grand Prize at this year's JAPAN PODCAST AWARDS. Despite having hosted many popular programs on TBS Radio, a special dialogue with Ota, with whom she had surprisingly never had a chance to talk deeply, was realized.
Through consultations from listeners received on programs such as "Seikatsu wa Odoru," they discussed how Jane Su has built trust. Furthermore, prompted by the book "What Happened to My Father Before Caregiving" that Jane Su authored last year, they also talked about their feelings towards each other's fathers, covering topics from lighthearted to profound.
"radiko 15th Anniversary Hikari Ota and 15 Speakers" is exclusively distributed on the radiko app and radiko PC website. It is developed as original content that can only be heard on radiko.
Program Information -------------------------------------------------------------------
"radiko 15th Anniversary Hikari Ota and 15 Speakers"
A special program where Hikari Ota, radiko's 15th Anniversary PR Ambassador, welcomes popular personalities representing various radio stations as guests to discuss "radio." Exclusively distributed on radiko podcast.
[Program URL] https://radiko.jp/podcast/channels/a8de9e8c-7b2d-40d8-91a9-776aa7f1aec0
[radiko 15th Anniversary Special Site] https://15th.radiko.jp/program/
Hikari Ota's Radio Programs ---------------------------------------------------
"Kayo JUNK Bakusho Mondai Carboy"
Started broadcasting in April 1997 as "Kayo UP'S Bakusho Mondai Cowboy" (renamed "Kayo UP'S Bakusho Mondai Carboy" in May of the same year).
In April 2002, with the start of "JUNK," the program name became "Kayo JUNK Bakusho Mondai Carboy" and has been broadcasting ever since. This year marks its 30th year on air.
[Broadcast Date/Station] Every Tuesday from 25:00 to 27:00 / TBS Radio
[Program HP] https://www.tbsradio.jp/junk/
[radiko Program Page] https://radiko.jp/r_seasons/1015
"Bakusho Mondai no Nichiyo Sunday"
Started broadcasting in April 2008. It is a popular staple program on TBS Radio on Sunday afternoons and is currently broadcast every Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00.
[Broadcast Date/Station] Every Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00 / TBS Radio
[Program HP] https://www.tbsradio.jp/nichiyou/
[radiko Program Page] https://radiko.jp/r_seasons/10002404
Jane Su's Radio Programs -------------------------------------------
"Jane Su Seikatsu wa Odoru"
A live wide program that started in 2016 and brightens up TBS Radio's daytime. Columnist Jane Su disseminates lifestyle information and life wisdom with nice music.
[Broadcast Date/Station] Every Monday-Thursday from 11:00 to 14:00 / TBS Radio
[Program HP] https://www.tbsradio.jp/so/
[radiko Program Page] https://radiko.jp/r_seasons/10002268
"Jane Su and Mika Horii's 'OVER THE SUN'"
Featuring Jane Su and Mika Horii. A podcast program aiming "beyond the sun" while conversing with listeners.
[Distribution Date] Scheduled to be distributed every Friday around 17:00
[Production] TBS Radio
[Program HP] https://overthesun.jp/
"Tonari no Zatsudan"
A podcast program where Naoko Sakurabayashi and Jane Su have casual conversations for about 15 minutes, sometimes about nothing in particular, sometimes making you nod in agreement, and sometimes making you think deeply, without setting a theme each time.
[Distribution Date] Scheduled to be distributed every Tuesday around 20:00
[Production] TBS Radio
[Program HP] https://www.tbsradio.jp/kikimimi/
[radiko Program Page] https://radiko.jp/podcast/channels/1c931755-4d85-46f3-814c-7c13d771cf3c